Swatting Call Near Elyria School Leads to Prison Sentence
ELYRIA — A 33-year-old Sheffield Village man has been sentenced to prison after a false report of an armed individual triggered a large-scale police response in Elyria earlier this year. Jeremy R. Oster was sentenced to a total of 24 months in prison following a swatting incident that occurred on Continue Reading
Lockdown at Lorain Middle School Prompts Police Response Thursday
LORAIN — A lockdown was issued Thursday at General Johnnie Wilson Middle School after an incident inside the building prompted a police response. According to Lorain Police, officers were called to the school at approximately 11:26 a.m. on March 26, 2026, for a reported fight in progress. Police said an Continue Reading
Lorain County Secures Funding to Expand Microtransit Service
Lorain County officials announced March 26, 2026, that new federal funding has been secured to expand the county’s on-demand microtransit service, ViaLC, as demand for rides continues to grow. The funding will be used to support expanded service hours and improve access to major employment and retail areas, according to Continue Reading